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We take very seriously our commitment to our community and to the environment; sustainability is and always has been a key factor in how we conduct our business. Everything is made fresh to order, using natural ingredients (except where food coloring is requested by the customer for custom decoration, and we use natural food colors where possible). Our cakes and truffles are made with organic eggs, dairy, and sugar and MallowDrama uses locally grown fruits, vegetables, and dairy products and other organic ingredients when possible. Vegan and gluten-free cakes and truffles are available upon request, as are cakes and truffles made entirely from organic ingredients. MallowDrama offers highly personalized service and enjoys working with clients to design one-of-a-kind creations for their events. In addition, MallowDrama serves its clients through its commitment to the environment and to its community. We have looked at every aspect of our business to implement practices that minimize its impact on the environment – from recycling and composting to selection of ingredients and supplies to minimize packaging, and much more. We choose reusable alternatives to disposable products (such as cloth dish towels instead of paper towels) and look for items that are made with recycled content or otherwise eco-friendly for supplies and tools in our kitchen and in our office. We always look for products with minimal packaging and, where packaging is necessary, look for those that can be recycled or composted. In our own products, we use minimal packaging; our bakery boxes and cupcake liners are compostable. In the kitchen, MallowDrama composts all of itskitchen scraps and recycles as much as possible. Since our products are made to order, there is minimal waste. We use natural soaps and detergents, and our chef’s jackets, company t-shirts, and kitchen towels are made from organic cotton or bamboo. Appliances and light bulbs are energy-efficient, and many handmade processes are used (rather than automation) to conserve energy. The thermostat is set to conserve energy for heating and cooling. MallowDrama also supports its community through frequent donations and fundraisers. For the past two years, we have held annual fundraising events for Reston Interfaith and Share Our Strength, as well as events for local community and high school theater groups and Cupcake Mission (for Michael J. Fox Foundation). We often donate cakes and/or gift certificates to local events and organizations, including for Reston's Founder's Day, the opening of Reston's Nature House, Reston Community Players, Reston Interfaith, PRS, and others. We also have a special offer clients who are asking their guests to make charitable donations in lieu of buying gifts. If they have made that request for their event and let us know when they order their cake, the client can choose: 10% contribution from MallowDrama to the charity of their choice, or a 10% discount off of their order. (Minimum order of $300 before tax and delivery is required to receive contribution or discount. Maximum charitable contribution or discount from MallowDrama is $100.) |
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